ES EtherCAT Terminal Series

The Beckhoff ES EtherCAT Terminal Series is Beckhoff's flagship distributed I/O system for industrial automation applications. At the core of the series is the EtherCAT Coupler, which links the modular terminal architecture to the high-speed EtherCAT protocol. This approach facilitates the seamless integration of virtually unlimited input/output channels on a single network, with over 65,000 terminals supported. The individual terminal blocks connect to the coupler automatically through secure contacts, enabling quick and easy installation and maintenance. A vast array of terminal types are available to handle different signal types, from basic digital and analog signals to more complex interfaces like encoders. The granular composition of terminals allows customers to precisely design their automation solution with the specific I/O channels required by their application. Additional features like integrated and pluggable wiring levels provide flexible connection options that simplify servicing. Moreover, integrating with EtherCAT delivers ultra-fast communication speeds up to 100 Mbps for real-time performance. Higher speeds are also possible using EtherCAT G. This combined with the scalability of the modular design has made the ES Series suitable for a wide range of industries, from discrete manufacturing to process automation.